The Ministry of Economy confirmed that the tourism sector represents one of the most important sectors in economic relations between the UAE and China, as during the year 2024 the UAE received more than a million Chinese tourists, while the number of Chinese who reside in the UAE reached about 350 thousand, with more than 250 flights per month between the two countries.
The Ministry stated, in a statement yesterday, that the Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al -Marri, discussed with the governor of the Chinese Guangshi region, Tian Lee because, ways to enhance economic cooperation in a number of sectors of common concern during the next stage, which contributes to supporting the strategic economic partnership that exists between the UAE and China.
During the meeting, Ben Touq affirmed that economic relations between the two countries represented a successful model for strategic partnerships based on diversity and innovation, noting that the UAE is keen to enhance the prospects for joint cooperation in various vital sectors with the Chinese Guangshi region, including the new economy, entrepreneurship, air transport, technology, advanced industries, renewable energy, e -commerce, logistical and tourism services.
Bin Touq stressed the importance of continuing to explore more investment and development opportunities that support the achievement of sustainable development and prosperity for both sides, by continuing to strengthen commercial and investment ties between the UAE and the Chinese region of Guangzhi.
He pointed out that the UAE represents a strategic gateway to reach the markets of the Middle East and Africa, thanks to its position as a global center for re -export and advanced logistical services, stressing that the integrated economic environment provided by the state to its commercial partners, including the Guangshi region, enables them to expand towards new markets, and facilitate the flow of their exports and external investments.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the opportunities to enhance cooperation between the government and private sectors in the two countries, especially in the areas of digital trade, smart manufacturing, advanced technologies and investment in infrastructure, as well as the possibility of expanding the horizons of cooperation in the areas of food security, sustainable agriculture, free zones, tourism, air transport and smart cities.
In this context, the Chinese side expressed its welcome to enhancing economic cooperation with the UAE and developing new mechanisms to exchange experiences in the fields of technology, logistics and ports, in line with the global position that the UAE and China enjoy as economic centers affecting the global trade movement.
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